On a summer morning, the sun shines through the curtains on Lao Liu's face. He rubbed his eyes and got up and walked to the kitchen.
Today is a special day because his grandson is on summer vacation and is coming to play at home
After Lao Liu retired, he lived a leisurely life, but as he grew older, his body occasionally had some minor problems, such as indigestion, heavy dampness in the body, and so on.
Lao Liu recently heard from his neighbor Sister Zhang about a simple and effective way to maintain health: longan soaked in water.
Sister Zhang said that longan is not only sweet, but also has many health benefits, especially for the elderly. Under the recommendation of Sister Zhang, Lao Liu decided to give it a try.
Nutritional value of longan
Longan, also known as longan, is a fruit that is widely consumed during the summer months.
It is rich in nutrients, including minerals such as vitamin C, vitamin B complex, calcium, iron, phosphorus, as well as a variety of amino acids and natural sugars.
Longan has a high content of vitamin C, which can enhance immunity and prevent colds; It is rich in iron, which helps to prevent and improve anemia.
In addition, the polysaccharides and polyphenols in longan have antioxidant and anti-inflammatory effects, which help to delay aging and protect cardiovascular health.
Lao Liu opened the cabinet and took out a bag of newly bought longan.
He remembered Sister Zhang's advice: "Eating a few longans every morning and evening can not only supplement nutrition, but also help detoxification, weight loss and dampness." ”
Longan's good health partner
Lao Liu not only eats longan, but also learns Sister Zhang's method and soaks longan, red dates, and wolfberries in water to drink.
Red dates have the effect of nourishing blood and beauty, and wolfberries help protect eyesight and improve immunity. When the three are paired together, the effect is better.
Lao Liu put the longan, red dates and wolfberries into a thermos cup, poured hot water, and covered with a lid.
After a while, a faint aroma spread, Lao Liu couldn't help but taste it, and sure enough, the taste was sweet, which was very suitable for summer drinking.
At this time, Lao Liu's grandson Tianhao entered the kitchen, saw his grandfather soaking longan water, and asked curiously: "Grandpa, what kind of water do you put in your cup, it smells very good." ”
Lao Liu replied with a smile: "This is longan water, which is very good for the body." Come, take a bite. ”
Tianhao took a sip and said happily: "Grandpa, this tastes so good!" I'm going to drink it every day, too. ”
Lao Liu nodded and advised: "Tianhao, although longan is very good, you can't eat more, just a moderate amount every day." ”
It is suitable for people who eat longan
Lao Liu and Tianhao sat at the dining table together, drinking longan water and chatting about the benefits of longan.
Lao Liu said: "Longan is not only suitable for us elderly, but also suitable for people who are weak and often tired. Especially for female friends, longan has the effect of nourishing blood and calming the nerves, and moderate consumption can relieve menstrual discomfort and improve sleep quality. ”
Tianhao asked curiously: "Is it okay for everyone to eat longan?" ”
Lao Liu shook his head: "Not necessarily, some people are not suitable for eating too much longan." ”
Although longan is good, these three types of people should not eat more!
Lao Liu continued: "Diabetics should not eat more longan. Longan has a high sugar content, which can easily lead to an increase in blood sugar.
In addition, people who have a hot constitution and are prone to fire should also eat less, because longan is warm, and eating more can easily cause fire.
Finally, pregnant women should also be cautious about consumption, especially in the early stages of pregnancy, as excessive consumption of longan may cause uterine contractions, which is not good for the fetus. ”
Tianhao nodded, remembering his grandfather's words, this conversation also made Tianhao understand that there are two sides to any food, and you must find food that suits your body in order to make the food the most valuable.
Lao Liu and Tianhao were drinking longan water while enjoying the early summer morning.
Not long after, Tianhao's mother also came, and when she saw her grandfather and grandson happy, she couldn't help but smile.
"Dad, you've been looking much better lately, is there any new way?" Tianhao's mother asked with concern.
Lao Liu smiled and said, "Yes, I have been drinking longan water every morning and evening recently, and I feel much better." You can also try it, but remember to do it in moderation and not greedy. ”
Tianhao's mother nodded: "Okay, Dad, I'll try it too." ”
As a common health ingredient, longan has rich nutritional value and a variety of health effects.
Through a reasonable combination of consumption, it can not only supplement the nutrients needed by the body, but also help detoxification, weight loss and dampness.
However, diabetics, people with a hot constitution, and pregnant women need to take extra care when consuming longan and avoid excessive consumption.
Lao Liu shared this cup of healthy longan water with his family and felt the happiness brought by health. This summer, they decided to continue this good habit and make themselves healthier.
I hope that this summer, you can enjoy the delicious longan water according to your physical condition!
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